If someone were to tell you that the research on high-stakes tests supports supports the goals of NCLB, what would be the most reasonable response?
a. To disagree because there is no research at the present time on the effects of high-stakes tests.
b. To disagree because the research to date ranges from no positive effect on achievement to small positive effects.
c. To tentatively agree because although the research is limited, most of the results are positive.
d. To agree because a substantial amount of research has been done and most of the findings are positive.
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following is an example of discourse synthesis?
A) copying information directly from a sources B) rewording information obtained from a source C) obtaining information from two sources and rewording the information D) combining information from two sources
The ability to read text orally using appropriate phrasing, intonation, and attention to punctuation is:
a. prosody b. fluency c. words correct per minute d. semantics
An ideal test should be
A. only reliable. B. only valid. C. both reliable and valid. D. none of the above.